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Syndrome, KID
Acronym for the Keratitis- Ichthyosis-Deafness syndrome, a genetic disorder. See Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome
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- Vaccinia, congenital See Congenital vaccinia
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- Salmon safety The safety of eating salmon, especially farm-raised salmon. The levels of more than 50 pollutants, including…
- Lead poisoning Lead poisoning: An environmental hazard capable of causing brain damage. In the US lead poisoning is formally…
- Immunity, natural See: Innate immunity
- Viral infection Infection caused by the presence of a virus in the body. Depending on the virus and the person's state of…
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- Beta cell A type of cell in the pancreas. Within the pancreas, the beta cells are located in areas called the islets of…
- Somnambulism A sleepwalker.